
Leading without the BS: Unfiltered. Unapologetic. Unstoppable Performance.
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<p>Welcome to the leadership podcast that cuts the corporate crap and delivers real leadership strategies for entrepreneurs, business leaders who act like one, and high-performers who are f$cking done with mediocrity. If you're ready to get actionable leadership tools that boost team performance, drive growth, and lead with clarity (PLUS confidence!), this podcast is for you (and your team! Pass on the advice!).<br><br>Hosted by Wingspan Performance® Founder & CEO, Cathy Maday, and VP of Operations and Leadership Advisor, Ivan Konermann, this podcast is for the ambitious, resourceful leaders who are sick of the fluff and committed to getting results. No cliches, no BS— PROVEN real-world leadership advice and actionable tools that work.<br><br>Every episode is packed with field-tested strategies from over 22 years of behavioral leadership experience, using the Wingspan Performance System™—a proven leadership framework trusted by global enterprises and scrappy startups.<br><br>Expect unfiltered conversations, real-world client success stories, and actionable tools for unstoppable leadership performance. Whether you're leading a team or growing your own business, these episodes will help you break through to the next level of behavioral leadership excellence.<br><br>Ready to stop chasing empty success and start leading with strategic clarity, focused growth, and lasting confidence? This is your space, and it’s f$cking fun here.</p><p><br>PS: Did we mention we don’t hold back on the swearing? You’ve officially been warned.</p>
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Recent Episodes

July 29, 2026
Why Mastering Your Inside Game Is Key To Navigating Crisis
Lydia Lightner, Director of Sales & Marketing at Scalzo Hospitality, sits down to talk about the moment she stopped managing her team's problems and started building people who could solve their own. She walks through the internal shift from technical performance to behavioral leadership and the community crisis that put it all to the test, all while maintaining a healthy, high-performance culture. Text us for leadership performance advice! 4 Takeaways: Explore Wingspan’s Leader Team...

July 22, 2026
How Great Leaders Make Better Decisions Through Healthy Sparring
Wingspan Performance leaders discuss navigating tough business decisions with no clear answers, the power of challenging ideas, receiving feedback, and building high-performing teams. Learn practical strategies from the Wingspan Performance System™ for better decision-making, cross-functional input, and leadership growth from real hospitality crises and everyday executive scenarios. If you enjoyed the content in this episode, be sure to listen to our July 29th episode with Lydia Lightner, Di...

July 15, 2026
Weak Accountability Will Lose Your Best People
Wingspan Performance leadership advisors (and spouses!) Cathy Maday and Ivan Konermann discuss why accountability is essential for retention in today's tight labor market. Learn how to move past the fear of holding people accountable, strengthen relationships, and use the Wingspan Performance System™ to boost performance without sacrificing trust. Their real-world stories as spouses who lead together make this one worth your time. If you enjoyed the content in this episode, be sure to listen ...
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- What is Leading without the BS: Unfiltered. Unapologetic. Unstoppable Performance.?
<p>Welcome to the leadership podcast that cuts the corporate crap and delivers real leadership strategies for entrepreneurs, business leaders who act like one, and high-performers who are f$cking done with mediocrity. If you're ready to get actionable leadership tools that boost team performance, drive growth, and lead with clarity (PLUS confidence!), this podcast is for you (and your team! Pass on the advice!).<br><br>Hosted by Wingspan Performance® Founder & CEO, Cathy Maday, and VP of Operations and Leadership Advisor, Ivan Konermann, this podcast is for the ambitious, resourceful leaders who are sick of the fluff and committed to getting results. No cliches, no BS— PROVEN real-world leadership advice and actionable tools that work.<br><br>Every episode is packed with field-tested strategies from over 22 years of behavioral leadership experience, using the Wingspan Performance System™—a proven leadership framework trusted by global enterprises and scrappy startups.<br><br>Expect unfiltered conversations, real-world client success stories, and actionable tools for unstoppable leadership performance. Whether you're leading a team or growing your own business, these episodes will help you break through to the next level of behavioral leadership excellence.<br><br>Ready to stop chasing empty success and start leading with strategic clarity, focused growth, and lasting confidence? This is your space, and it’s f$cking fun here.</p><p><br>PS: Did we mention we don’t hold back on the swearing? You’ve officially been warned.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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Information about guest appearances is not available.
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